Daily Events/Building Hours
The university is on a reduced COVID-19 building open/closed schedule until further notice. Please see the updated schedule at the Facility Management and Scheduling page on the Office of the Registrar website for updates. The notation “LOCKED” means the building is closed to the public. Faculty/staff with card and key access should still be able to access any building they previously had access to for essential business.March 24

F&S Locations Entrance RestrictionsEffective immediately, entrance to F&S locations and on-campus work areas (e.g., breakrooms, storage locations) will be prohibited for non-staff until further notice. (Message sent to F&S employees to address entrance restrictions at F&S locations and in work areas across campus)March 20

Abbott Power Plant, Chiller Plants COVID Response
All non-essential visitors without pre-authorization are not allowed to the Abbott Power Plant and six Campus Chilled Water System regional plants. All F&S staff encouraged to severely limit their contact with utilities production personnel. (Message sent to F&S employees)
March 12

Suspension of Construction Activities
In compliance with the statewide stay-at-home executive order aimed at helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, the university has decided to suspend construction activities for certain capital improvement, small construction, and energy conservation projects. March 25

Facilities & Services Strategy During Difficult Times
F&S continues to support campus by ensuring every department and division within F&S remains operational. Our commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees, as well as customer service and satisfaction, remains a priority.March 18

Stay at Home Order and Essential Functions and Operations
The executive order from Governor JB Pritzker will allow F&S to continue functions for essential infrastructure and business/operations. However, starting Monday, March 23, each division within F&S will begin taking further actions to significantly restrict staff scheduling and limit overall work activities to reduce the risk of exposure to employees performing critical services.March 22

F&S Staff COVID-Related Work Updates
In order to protect the safety and well-being of the campus community, F&S is implementing social-distancing strategies and establishing flexible work arrangements,including: transitioning to remote work where possible, staggering work start times, allowing employees to report directly to work sites, adjusting work assignments to individuals rather than crew assignments, and reducing the number of riders to job sites.March 18

UI Ride Community Wi-Fi
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Illinois System UI Ride shuttles will be located throughout Champaign-Urbana to help provide free, public Wi-Fi hotspots to those in need of internet access.April 17

COVID-19 HVAC Considerations / COVID-19 Safety TrainingThe F&S Health and Safety Response Team (HSRT) reviewed the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for the operation of HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a proactive measure based on the guidance, team members outlined the following considerations for campus building HVAC systems from this information. June 1

COVID-19 HVAC Considerations / COVID-19 Safety TrainingThe F&S Health and Safety Response Team (HSRT) reviewed the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for the operation of HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a proactive measure based on the guidance, team members outlined the following considerations for campus building HVAC systems from this information. June 1

Ordering PPE and Cleaning Supplies
Campus colleges, departments, and units can help prevent spread of COVID-19 by ordering additional PPE and cleaning/disinfecting supplies in iStores.May 5

Social Distancing Space Support from Health and Safety Response Teams
F&S Health and Safety Response Teams will be available by appointment to consult with departments and units on questions regarding social distancing space considerations. Requests for assistance should be directed to covid19fsconsulting@illinois.edu.Cleaning and Disinfecting Questions/Feedback
Building Services has established covid19cleaning@illinois.edu to receive campus questions and feedback regarding cleaning and disinfecting activities. Departmental staff will respond as soon as practical after reviewing each inquiry.

Website and Signage
As new information emerges, we will provide updates through F&S communication methods. We also encourage you to visit covid19.illinois.edu for resources and answers to frequently asked questions about this illness. For access to official downloadable university building signage (restrooms, elevators, stairwells, etc.), go to this Box account: https://uofi.box.com/v/COVID19campussignage.